Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is larger. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 455 litres | |
| Toyota Corolla has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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